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if you hours ago, u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton said airplanes from the united arab emirates would be joining the no-fly zone. >> final preparations for these french pilots as they contemplate another mission over libya. france was at the forefront of the diplomatic flight to get a no flight -- a no-fly zone it installed, and now they're actively involved in maintaining it. while their mission is clear, who controls the international mission has been less so until now. >> nato allies have decided to enforce the no-fly zone over libya. we are taking action as part of the broad international efforts to protect civilians against the attacks by the khadafy regime. >> that will be music to the years of the u.s. government, which four days has been seeking to reduce the level of american involvement in policing the no- fly zone. news of the agreement brought this response from the secretary of state. >> nato is well-suited to coordinating this international effort and ensuring that all participating nat
if you hours ago, u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton said airplanes from the united arab emirates would be joining the no-fly zone. >> final preparations for these french pilots as they contemplate another mission over libya. france was at the forefront of the diplomatic flight to get a no flight -- a no-fly zone it installed, and now they're actively involved in maintaining it. while their mission is clear, who controls the international mission has been less so until now. >>...
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>> a military judge has sentenced a u.s. soldier to 24 years to prison for his role that led to the murder of three unarmed civilians. he was one of five accused of the killings in kandahar province and a conspiracy to plant weapons on the dead to make it appear they were an enemy combatants. photographs were published of soldiers posing with a severed head. the prime minister jose socrates has resigned. the turmoil is bound to spark another round of speculation on whether a default on that debt could happen next. >> it was a step too far for portugals minority government. another said of sweeping austerity measures designed to reduce the public deficit drastically. and a final appeal from the finance minister. >> they cannot be just any measures. to overcome our problems, it demands a clear and ambitious objectives. we need to reduce the expenditures and reduce public debt. we need reform which will allow more accessibility and create a model which adapts to the global economy and which facilitate growth. deposition said no
>> a military judge has sentenced a u.s. soldier to 24 years to prison for his role that led to the murder of three unarmed civilians. he was one of five accused of the killings in kandahar province and a conspiracy to plant weapons on the dead to make it appear they were an enemy combatants. photographs were published of soldiers posing with a severed head. the prime minister jose socrates has resigned. the turmoil is bound to spark another round of speculation on whether a default on...
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the u.s. secretary of state said that plans for the united arab emirates will be joining be enforcement of the no-fly zone. >> final preparations for the french pilots as they contemplate another mentioned -- and another mission over libya. france was at the front of getting a no-fly zone installed. while the pilot's mission is clear, who controls the interrupted -- international operation has been less so. >> nato allies have decided to enforce the no-fly zone over libya. we are taking action as part of the broad international effort to protect civilians against the attacks by the gaddafi regime. >> that will be music to the ears of the u.s. government, which is seeking to reduce the level of american involvement in policing the no-fly zone. news of the agreement brought this response from the secretary of state. >> nato is well-suited to court natick this international effort and making sure that all participating nations are working effectively together towards our shared goals. this includ
the u.s. secretary of state said that plans for the united arab emirates will be joining be enforcement of the no-fly zone. >> final preparations for the french pilots as they contemplate another mentioned -- and another mission over libya. france was at the front of getting a no-fly zone installed. while the pilot's mission is clear, who controls the interrupted -- international operation has been less so. >> nato allies have decided to enforce the no-fly zone over libya. we are...
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the u.s. navy delivered coolants to one plant to prevent overheating. japan's transport infrastructure has and places been devastated, main roads ripped up, railway places -- railway lines diverted. passengers took refuge on the roof. in tokyo, people crowded into bus stations for buses that were going nowhere. the tokyo correspondent witnessed the frustration of stranded passengers. >> there is a huge line stretching down into the distance. people are waiting to catch a bus. there are thousands of people, millions of people on the streets of tokyo. all trains have been suspended. the official advice is to stay where you are. their shock of the to the earthquake. many people just want to go home. -- there is shock in the wake of the earthquake. >> there was another large quake in the north. the country is trying to assess the immense damage that the tectonic movement can inflict. >> we got the latest from the red cross's work that is just beginning in the northeast of the country. >> they joined the disaster management team in a government building and
the u.s. navy delivered coolants to one plant to prevent overheating. japan's transport infrastructure has and places been devastated, main roads ripped up, railway places -- railway lines diverted. passengers took refuge on the roof. in tokyo, people crowded into bus stations for buses that were going nowhere. the tokyo correspondent witnessed the frustration of stranded passengers. >> there is a huge line stretching down into the distance. people are waiting to catch a bus. there are...
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the u.s. military should arm the rebel forces. there is a lot of concern about who the rebels really are and whether the decision could come back to bite in that respect for the united states. there is a lot of concern, really, about whether arming the rebels would be the right decision. >> we heard the foreign office here in the u.k. confirming the libyan foreign minister arrived in london defecting from the libyan regime there. any comment from the white house? >> strangely the white house has been really quiet on this issue so far. given the fact that it is potentially a propaganda for forces, it is surprising. no comment from the white house. going back to the issue of whether or not the united states will arm rebel forces. they say they are not ruling it out or not ruling it in. the balm administration is fairly tight-lipped on this option of whether they should arm the rebel forces. it is worth pointing out the directive does not necessarily mean that the arming has already taken place.
the u.s. military should arm the rebel forces. there is a lot of concern about who the rebels really are and whether the decision could come back to bite in that respect for the united states. there is a lot of concern, really, about whether arming the rebels would be the right decision. >> we heard the foreign office here in the u.k. confirming the libyan foreign minister arrived in london defecting from the libyan regime there. any comment from the white house? >> strangely the...
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we would likely have to put u.s. troops on the ground to accomplish that mission or risk killing many civilians from the air. the dangers faced by the men and women in uniform would be far greater. so what the costs and our share of the responsibility for what comes next. to be blunt, we went down the road in iraq. thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices, we are hopeful about iraq's future. but regime change took 80 years, thousands of american and iraqi lives, and nearly $1 trillion. >> president obama speaking a few hours ago. they told me a little more about the significance of his speech. >> it really comes down to one key point, the americans and the international community felt that if they had not acted, there would be a massacre in benghazi. the president put that in pretty stark terms. if they had not acted, there would have been a massacre that reverberated across the region and state of the conscience of the world. he kept coming back to that as the reason why the united states got involved in this. he made
we would likely have to put u.s. troops on the ground to accomplish that mission or risk killing many civilians from the air. the dangers faced by the men and women in uniform would be far greater. so what the costs and our share of the responsibility for what comes next. to be blunt, we went down the road in iraq. thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices, we are hopeful about iraq's future. but regime change took 80 years, thousands of american and iraqi lives, and nearly $1 trillion. >>...
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the u.s. has become involved in an operation overseas without perhaps having an agreed identifiable end game or perhaps a clear strategy for delivery of perhaps protecting the libyan people that is so talks about? >> i'm afraid that is the fact. gaddafi's rhetoric was savage, going to purse them home to home, room to room annex terminate -- and exterminate the traitors. he is known as a man who can be merciless. is he truly genocidal? that is another question. but we are engaged now in a campaign which will only really end with him going from power, however that comes about. >> do you think that means that perhaps the likelihood of u.s. troops on the ground may occur? >> well, that is absolutely ruled out at this point in time by the administration, and it is really not in the mandate from the scurnl -- security council. i think libyan history guarantees a generally negative reaction of foreign forces in their land. >> but do you think that may be the long-term effect of what we are seeing hap
the u.s. has become involved in an operation overseas without perhaps having an agreed identifiable end game or perhaps a clear strategy for delivery of perhaps protecting the libyan people that is so talks about? >> i'm afraid that is the fact. gaddafi's rhetoric was savage, going to purse them home to home, room to room annex terminate -- and exterminate the traitors. he is known as a man who can be merciless. is he truly genocidal? that is another question. but we are engaged now in a...
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there is the issue as to whether the u.s. will arm rebel forces. the white house spokesperson has said that we are not ruling it out or in. the obama administration is fairly tight lid on this choice. this directive that was signed by president obama does not necessarily mean that the army has already taken place -- arming has already taken place. >> the u.n. security council has unanimously ordered sanctions against ivory coast current presidentand his refusal to hand over power. violence in the country has increased with forces making heavy gains. we report from the u.n.. >> trying to free the growing unrest in the ivory coast. workers gather looking for a way out from an unstable country. forces loyal to president ouattara came to the couple while gbagbo insists that he is the winner. the u.n. security council has been criticized for not doing more. they have imposed a travel ban and seized the assets of laurent gbagbo. >> there is the sanctions regime against the rebels and specifically in the one united voice which requires gbagbo to give powe
there is the issue as to whether the u.s. will arm rebel forces. the white house spokesperson has said that we are not ruling it out or in. the obama administration is fairly tight lid on this choice. this directive that was signed by president obama does not necessarily mean that the army has already taken place -- arming has already taken place. >> the u.n. security council has unanimously ordered sanctions against ivory coast current presidentand his refusal to hand over power....
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the u.s., the u.k., and france has allowed the cease-fire. we have said the conditions. after the summit, and the coming hours, i think we will go to lodge a the military intervention. -- launch a military intervention. >> they continue to attack rebel forces despite the ceasefire. he is now back from where he has sent this report. >> what began as a rebellion sounds more like a war. across the scrub land, attacked from the land, sea, and air. a fighter jet has been spotted. it is a graphic illustration of why a no-fly zone is needed. we have been listening to the sound of what appears to be a pretty brutal battle between the two sides. we can't go any further down this road. you can hear the sound of rockets and artillery landing. we believe the frontline is slightly closer. it is difficult to know what the tactics of the colonel hart, but they seem to be applying as much pressure as the no-fly zone is put into action. the is impossible to tell how many have died here. in a conflict that is t
the u.s., the u.k., and france has allowed the cease-fire. we have said the conditions. after the summit, and the coming hours, i think we will go to lodge a the military intervention. -- launch a military intervention. >> they continue to attack rebel forces despite the ceasefire. he is now back from where he has sent this report. >> what began as a rebellion sounds more like a war. across the scrub land, attacked from the land, sea, and air. a fighter jet has been spotted. it is a...
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it is reported that the u.s. geological survey has picked up a 6.8 magnitude aftershock, recorded off of the east coast of japan. no details, just that it was the east coast of japan. this is one of the many aftershocks, at least 50 so far. the second quake was the magnitude of 6.6 about 170 kilometers north. the original was in the northeast. let's get more on the safety concerns. we are joined on the line now. >> they are having a challenge cooling one of the reactors. the fukushima site. as your plant produces electricity, it takes a little bit of electricity to run the safety systems. when they lost off-site power during the initial earthquake, the cooling water flowing through the reactor core. they went to a third backup which is battery powered, and that will get you a number of hours. they will get them back on and get additional battery supplies. if you can do that successfully and manage the situation over a few days, that is where we are right now. >> is that possible for a nuclear plant to lose power
it is reported that the u.s. geological survey has picked up a 6.8 magnitude aftershock, recorded off of the east coast of japan. no details, just that it was the east coast of japan. this is one of the many aftershocks, at least 50 so far. the second quake was the magnitude of 6.6 about 170 kilometers north. the original was in the northeast. let's get more on the safety concerns. we are joined on the line now. >> they are having a challenge cooling one of the reactors. the fukushima...
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previous cases where the u.s. worked with nato allies -- even several allies, it would be justified. we have a mass humanitarian casualties here and deaths increasing on a daily basis. >> the u.s. defense secretary robert gates is well-positioned for trips in afghanistan in july. they apologized for the accidental killing, they called it a tragedy. the leader of the anglican community, the archbishop of canterbury has issued a statement regarding the pakistan minister murdered last week. they have guide to coerce the government into silence. they have gone on trial in a civil case, he becomes the first french head of state. he is accused of using city funds to create jobs. the american actor charlie sheen has been fired from the hit men."gram "two and a half this comes after a frenzy of reports on his personal life. the highest paid television actor was recently criticized by the show's producers. the decision they said was inevitable. >> said there was bizarre behavior over the last few weeks, appearing on breakf
previous cases where the u.s. worked with nato allies -- even several allies, it would be justified. we have a mass humanitarian casualties here and deaths increasing on a daily basis. >> the u.s. defense secretary robert gates is well-positioned for trips in afghanistan in july. they apologized for the accidental killing, they called it a tragedy. the leader of the anglican community, the archbishop of canterbury has issued a statement regarding the pakistan minister murdered last week....
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in eastern libya, two u.s. airmen have been rescued after their fighter jet crashed due to mechanical failure. it happened in benghazi. these are the first civilian casualties' of the conflict so far. >> it is the last and the new coalition needs -- an american fighter jet crash landing at in libya, the pilots forced to reject. it appears the mission it may have opened fire on friendly villages to only came to help. -- who only came to help. >> we met one who was injured by shrapnel. his son is in intensive care. achmed is angry at what has happened but he does not what the coalition to stop. he calls this a small price for a mission that is saving people's lives. put simply, people here want more of this. gaddafi's army, bombed by the polish and coalition, photograpr posterity. it is a looter's paradise. watching these scenes tells you all you need to know about how desperate they are for arms. and after weeks of fighting, the strain is showing. the rebels argue whether to push for. some are accused of being a
in eastern libya, two u.s. airmen have been rescued after their fighter jet crashed due to mechanical failure. it happened in benghazi. these are the first civilian casualties' of the conflict so far. >> it is the last and the new coalition needs -- an american fighter jet crash landing at in libya, the pilots forced to reject. it appears the mission it may have opened fire on friendly villages to only came to help. -- who only came to help. >> we met one who was injured by...
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were he in a situation where the u.s. was trying to extradite him, they would be facing a death penalty case. these lawyers will probably argue that even though they are not seeking the death penalty, capital punishment is clearly an issue in this case. >> have they said anything yet? >> they have asked for his mental health to be assessed to see if it will proceed to a full trial. >> and the united states supreme court is in favor of a church anti-gay protests. the right to free speech -- and the church believes such deaths are god's punishment for homosexuality. >> hello and welcome. >> see the news unfold, get the top stories from around the globe and click-to-play video reports. go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of "bbc world news" online. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for
were he in a situation where the u.s. was trying to extradite him, they would be facing a death penalty case. these lawyers will probably argue that even though they are not seeking the death penalty, capital punishment is clearly an issue in this case. >> have they said anything yet? >> they have asked for his mental health to be assessed to see if it will proceed to a full trial. >> and the united states supreme court is in favor of a church anti-gay protests. the right to...
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the u.s. has an assessment that is fairly serious. >> any idea if they are following the french lead, recommending that they leave japan altogether? >> we have not had any word on that from the united states government. i think that would be much further for the u.s. in the sense that the u.s. has so many people in the country, currently 50,000 u.s. troops currently in japan get there is concern. the u.s. government says it is monitoring -- currently in japan. there is concern. the u.s. government says it is monitoring the situation. there is no thought that anyone residing in the u.s. is at risk. >> but with 34 u.s. experts landing on wednesday, joining seven others, all with an american equipment, the u.s. is having to answer questions about whether it even trusts japan completely. >> a slight difference from what we are hearing out of japan and from the united states. i think it is worth pointing out that at the moment, the united states is probably relying on a lot of information from the
the u.s. has an assessment that is fairly serious. >> any idea if they are following the french lead, recommending that they leave japan altogether? >> we have not had any word on that from the united states government. i think that would be much further for the u.s. in the sense that the u.s. has so many people in the country, currently 50,000 u.s. troops currently in japan get there is concern. the u.s. government says it is monitoring -- currently in japan. there is concern. the...
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the tunisian government was represented by a u.s.-based p.r. company. >> we decided we cannot work for a country that was shooting its citizens from rooftops. based on principle, we decided to drop them as a client. >> if the country takes on a foreign government, it has to register that with the justice department. in the u.k., there is no such legislation. it makes london and attractive base. those in the industry are pushing hard to keep britain exactly as they are. there are others that fear that it is serious about regulating itself. the government will step in and do it for them. >> as promised, we have that report from our world affairs correspondent that looks at how libyans are venting through art. >> this becomes the new art gallery of the revolution. there is only one subjects, that is colonel qadaffi. he is a thief, there someone is ordering mercenaries. puppets, dolls, and lots of people finding this interesting. what's your name? >> willy. >> which of these do you like? >> this one. the end of all killers. >> the end of all dictat
the tunisian government was represented by a u.s.-based p.r. company. >> we decided we cannot work for a country that was shooting its citizens from rooftops. based on principle, we decided to drop them as a client. >> if the country takes on a foreign government, it has to register that with the justice department. in the u.k., there is no such legislation. it makes london and attractive base. those in the industry are pushing hard to keep britain exactly as they are. there are...
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given the nature -- given the makeup of the u.s. security council, i do not think that is late the -- i do not think that is likely. are there ways in which we can provide non intrusive but effective support to help the rebels were trying to throw off this dictator? >> things have changed in the past two weeks. i mention that time frame because it was two weeks ago that the italian prime minister was addressing a meeting of interior ministers. he was asked about libya and he said "this is difficult. you have to remember we have relations with these people and they provide us with our energy." how likely is the consensus in nato? >> i think things have changed in the past two weeks and i would not count those statements reflect a vote for the italian government is now even in analyzing that statement, who did we have the relationship with? it was with a regime that was already brutally repressing its people and has now attack its own people with tanks and aircraft and has thoroughly been discredited in the international community. we
given the nature -- given the makeup of the u.s. security council, i do not think that is late the -- i do not think that is likely. are there ways in which we can provide non intrusive but effective support to help the rebels were trying to throw off this dictator? >> things have changed in the past two weeks. i mention that time frame because it was two weeks ago that the italian prime minister was addressing a meeting of interior ministers. he was asked about libya and he said...
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we would likely have to put u.s. troops on the ground to accomplish that mission, or risk killing many civilians from the air. the dangers faced by our men and women in uniform would be far greater. so with the costs and our share of the responsibility for what comes next. to be blunt, we went down that road in a rock. thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices of our troops and the determination of our diplomats, we are hopeful about iraq's future. the regime change their took eight years, thousands of american and iraqi lives, and nearly a trillion dollars. that is not something we can afford to repeat in libya. the bulk of our military effort ratchets down. what we can do and will do is support the aspirations of the libyan people. we have intervened to stop the massacre, and we will work with our allies and partners to maintain the safety of civilians. we will deny the regime arms, cut off its supplies of cash, assist the opposition, and work with other nations to hasten the day when gaddafi leaves power. in may not
we would likely have to put u.s. troops on the ground to accomplish that mission, or risk killing many civilians from the air. the dangers faced by our men and women in uniform would be far greater. so with the costs and our share of the responsibility for what comes next. to be blunt, we went down that road in a rock. thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices of our troops and the determination of our diplomats, we are hopeful about iraq's future. the regime change their took eight years,...
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as fierce fighting continues in libya, president obama has not ruled out supplying u.s. weapons to opposition figures in the country. he believed he was losing control of libya and would ultimately step down. a series of interviews with the american news network, president obama called on the leadership around the colonel to make it clear he had to go. >> people don't want him rolling anymore. they will have made a determination to what the most appropriate way to facilitate him stepping down will be. >> what would you make any calls to say, take him? >> we have not gotten to that stage yet. it is fair to say that if we wanted to get weapons into libya, we probably could. we're looking at all of our options at this point. keep in mind what we have accomplished. we have instituted a no-fly zone because it is an international effort. >> could we have it there in a day or two days? >> i will not talk about operations at that level. >> they explained why the president obama would wait and see before making a decision on army and rebel forces. >> as things stand, can the rebe
as fierce fighting continues in libya, president obama has not ruled out supplying u.s. weapons to opposition figures in the country. he believed he was losing control of libya and would ultimately step down. a series of interviews with the american news network, president obama called on the leadership around the colonel to make it clear he had to go. >> people don't want him rolling anymore. they will have made a determination to what the most appropriate way to facilitate him stepping...
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the u.s. nuclear regulatory agency left wiggle room when he made this truly dramatic station that -- that he didn't believe there was enough water left to cool the reactors. >> that's right energy secretary stephen chu said in his mind the situation at fukushima is worse than at three mile island when one nuclear reactor went into partial meltdown. fairly stark assessment from mer -- here. also the chair of the nuclear regular tate -- regulatory commission warned that u.s. military personnel and citizens in japan should actually withdraw to about 80 kilometers from the exclusion zone. the current zone is 20 kilometers. the u.s. is assessing that, their assessment is that it is more serious. >> and the french government recommending that their citizen are -- citizens -- citizens leave japan altogether in >> we haven't had a reaction to that. the u.s. military has so many people in the country, around 50,000 currently in japan. but the government says it's monitoring the situation very closely a
the u.s. nuclear regulatory agency left wiggle room when he made this truly dramatic station that -- that he didn't believe there was enough water left to cool the reactors. >> that's right energy secretary stephen chu said in his mind the situation at fukushima is worse than at three mile island when one nuclear reactor went into partial meltdown. fairly stark assessment from mer -- here. also the chair of the nuclear regular tate -- regulatory commission warned that u.s. military...
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neither is the u.s. defense secretary. >> the u.n. security council resolution provides no authorization for the use of armed force. there is no unanimity among nato for the use of armed force. >> refugees are crossing the border from libya to tunisia. >> let's turn to the thousands of people fleeing the unrest in libya. the situation at the border has reached quite -- there is struggling to cope with the influx of people. our correspondent is at the point between the two countries. >> we want to leave, they shout. these people are stranded in no- man's land, out of libya, but not yet safely into tunisia. this border crossing point has been overwhelmed by a tide of humanity. more than 70,000 people so far and counting. the boston majority of both migrant workers from countries like egypt -- the majority of my co-workers from countries like egypt. -- migrant workers from countries like egypt. many are exhausted and sick. they had been traveling for days to get here. >> there has to be a massive effort, not just by one country, but an i
neither is the u.s. defense secretary. >> the u.n. security council resolution provides no authorization for the use of armed force. there is no unanimity among nato for the use of armed force. >> refugees are crossing the border from libya to tunisia. >> let's turn to the thousands of people fleeing the unrest in libya. the situation at the border has reached quite -- there is struggling to cope with the influx of people. our correspondent is at the point between the two...
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u.s. forces have taken a prominent role in the u.n. authorized operation. barack obama made it clear that soon increasingly fewer american planes will be involved. >> i would expect that over the next several days we will have clarity and a meeting of the minds with all those participating in the process. we are already seeing a significant reduction in the number of u.s. planes involved in operations over libya. >> and this is the result of those operations, a workshop on a military base where an officer told the bbc overnight bombing caused some destruction but nobody died. elsewhere the authorities allege allied air strikes killed many civilians. bbc asked for evidence but none has been provided. >> in eastern libya two u.s. airmen were rescued after their fighter jet crashed because of apparent mechanical failure. there were reports six villagers were shot and hurt in the rescue effort. these are the first confirmed casualties of the conflict. >> it is the last thing the new coalition
u.s. forces have taken a prominent role in the u.n. authorized operation. barack obama made it clear that soon increasingly fewer american planes will be involved. >> i would expect that over the next several days we will have clarity and a meeting of the minds with all those participating in the process. we are already seeing a significant reduction in the number of u.s. planes involved in operations over libya. >> and this is the result of those operations, a workshop on a...
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druggist -- drug gangs account for almost all of the cocaine in the u.s.. american officials the been highly critical of mexico's efforts to stop the trade. a secret state department cable complained of widespread corruption and a siege mentality within mexican law-enforcement agencies. a warrant prosecution rates -- it warned that prosecution rate for a dismal. many other tables enraged the mexican leader. today, he and -- many other cables and raged -- enraged the mexican leader. today, he and president obama were trying to look like friends again. last month, the fatal shooting of an immigration agent in northern mexico made things much harder. the obama administration is considering forming the many other americans working to stem illegal -- considering f arming the many other americans working there to stem illegal immigration. >> they cannot carry weapons or undertake operational tasks. >> what about the u.s. doing more to curb the gun trade on its side of the border, the mexicans say? at least have the weapons they see originated in the united states
druggist -- drug gangs account for almost all of the cocaine in the u.s.. american officials the been highly critical of mexico's efforts to stop the trade. a secret state department cable complained of widespread corruption and a siege mentality within mexican law-enforcement agencies. a warrant prosecution rates -- it warned that prosecution rate for a dismal. many other tables enraged the mexican leader. today, he and -- many other cables and raged -- enraged the mexican leader. today, he...
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if the u.s., britain, france, and tunisia are providing planes. in the u.k., the opposition labour party has won a parliamentary election. labor took 61% for the vote. >> it has been a good night for the labor party. he has been replaced by a another carry it he is a mannesmann 30's, an officer in the british army. anhe is a man in his 30's, officer in the british army. a good night for labor, but it was to be expected. anything less would have been embarrassing for the new leader. a very bad night for the liberal democrats. they are one in two parties in government in the u.k. and they have slept from second place -- slipped from second place to sixth, barely mustering 1000 votes for their candidate. they will see this result has been the first side of the kind of things they can expect in some parts of the u.k. as the coalition government. >> let's get more on libya it now. hugo chavez has put forth a proposal for mediation. we can talk like about that proposal. what is he proposing? >> he is proposing a negotiated solution to this crisis and li
if the u.s., britain, france, and tunisia are providing planes. in the u.k., the opposition labour party has won a parliamentary election. labor took 61% for the vote. >> it has been a good night for the labor party. he has been replaced by a another carry it he is a mannesmann 30's, an officer in the british army. anhe is a man in his 30's, officer in the british army. a good night for labor, but it was to be expected. anything less would have been embarrassing for the new leader. a very...
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u.s. fact-finding mission, even a chance for a free press. for his hard-core supporters, it was a family day out, and it did not matter what he said. the libyans to do not like things the way they are, who do not want civil war, might listen and wonder whether the risks of taking on the regime are worth it. the colonel's leadership style is eccentric, but he is hitting back hard and slowing the rebellion against his rule. that was something they could not do in egypt or tunisia. jeremy bowen, bbc news, tripoli. >> an international effort has begun to repatriate tens of thousands of foreigners, most of them egyptian, who have been massing on libya's border with tunisia. britain and france have sent several of their plans. the largest british warship is heading for libyan coastal waters. they have rescued 85,000 in the past week. we have this report from the border. >> the struggle for liberation in the arab world has led to this. men fighting for a seat on a bus, desperate to escape from li
u.s. fact-finding mission, even a chance for a free press. for his hard-core supporters, it was a family day out, and it did not matter what he said. the libyans to do not like things the way they are, who do not want civil war, might listen and wonder whether the risks of taking on the regime are worth it. the colonel's leadership style is eccentric, but he is hitting back hard and slowing the rebellion against his rule. that was something they could not do in egypt or tunisia. jeremy bowen,...
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the u.s., do you think? >> what changed was the arab league to vote over the weekend. it was clear that there was going to be arab involvement in this move towards airstrikes which has been led by britain and france. america and president obama decided that the conditions were right to adopt a much more muscular approach at the security council this week. this probably would not have happened without america's vigorous support. crucially, of course, we have these five abstentions. 10 votes in favor and five against led by china and russia. interestingly of course, in that group is germany. germany, the biggest country in the european union, has very serious feelings about whether the air strikes are possible or whether they will lead to a potential escalation or a regional conflict. >> any of the ambassador's apart from the germans talk about military actions about strategic air strikes? >> no, what we had is a lot of rhetoric and a lot of show of unity. there is a tension. clearly no one is s
the u.s., do you think? >> what changed was the arab league to vote over the weekend. it was clear that there was going to be arab involvement in this move towards airstrikes which has been led by britain and france. america and president obama decided that the conditions were right to adopt a much more muscular approach at the security council this week. this probably would not have happened without america's vigorous support. crucially, of course, we have these five abstentions. 10...
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the u.s. military says the operation to protect civilians in the country have made good progress but that colonel gaddafi's forces pose a threat. a pentagon spokesman said they were still able to carry out attacks in places such as ajdabiya in the east despite attacks on supply lines. in a few minutes we'll have a report from there but first here's our world affairs editor john simpson. he is in tripoli. >> an r.a.f. fighter in action over libya. by intervening, the coalition has changed the situation completely. here in tripoli, it's a very different war indeed. missiles and bombs fall every night. but the main struggle is a propaganda one. libyan television is showing these pictures of civilians who have supposedly been killed in the raids. are they genuine? impossible to say. the international journalists in tripoli are immensely restricted. though we are free to say what we want without censorship. today, we were bust out to see what we were told was a hit on the civilian target. you could
the u.s. military says the operation to protect civilians in the country have made good progress but that colonel gaddafi's forces pose a threat. a pentagon spokesman said they were still able to carry out attacks in places such as ajdabiya in the east despite attacks on supply lines. in a few minutes we'll have a report from there but first here's our world affairs editor john simpson. he is in tripoli. >> an r.a.f. fighter in action over libya. by intervening, the coalition has changed...
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the u.s., u.k. and france have set the conditions. after the summit, i think that we will launch the military intervention. >> reports from libya said forces loyal to colonel khadafy continue to attack rebel forces despite the cease-fire. we traveled to the east of the country. we have a report from benghazi. >> what began as a rebellion now sounds more like a war. this area has been attacked from the sea, land and air. it is a graphic illustration of why a no-fly zone is needed. over the last hour or so we have been listening to the sound of what appears to be a pretty brutal battle between the two sides. we can hear the sound of rockets and artillery landing. we believe that the front line has now edged slightly closer to benghazi. it is difficult to know what the tactics of colonel khadafy are, but they seem to be applying as much pressure as they can upon the rebels before the no-fly zone is put into action. >> it is impossible to know how many have died here. we were shown the bodies of t
the u.s., u.k. and france have set the conditions. after the summit, i think that we will launch the military intervention. >> reports from libya said forces loyal to colonel khadafy continue to attack rebel forces despite the cease-fire. we traveled to the east of the country. we have a report from benghazi. >> what began as a rebellion now sounds more like a war. this area has been attacked from the sea, land and air. it is a graphic illustration of why a no-fly zone is needed....
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. >> libyan tv had what seemed to be a phone call supposedly between the u.s. ambassador and a rebel general in the east. >> what equipment are coming? >> it's not clear what exactly the american diplomat, if it was him, was offering. >> they want to support the militia, do it, but now, they will lose. we will win. i'm not afraid of the american fleet, nato, france, european, it is our country. we live here. we'll die here. we will never ever surrender to those terrorists. >> later in tripoli, colonel gaddafi's most prominent son addressed the forces he called the real libyans. they were supposed to be libya's future until the rebellion. as far as these people are concerned, that vision has been restored. the sons will succeed the father. the tide has been turned. the rebels will be beaten. it feels like a victory rally. and there was a sharp message for the rebels, we're coming. jeremy bewen, bbc news tripoli. >> nato has insisted for a no-fly zone to be set up outside libya, there would have to be clear legal grounds and support. there is a gloomy assessment
. >> libyan tv had what seemed to be a phone call supposedly between the u.s. ambassador and a rebel general in the east. >> what equipment are coming? >> it's not clear what exactly the american diplomat, if it was him, was offering. >> they want to support the militia, do it, but now, they will lose. we will win. i'm not afraid of the american fleet, nato, france, european, it is our country. we live here. we'll die here. we will never ever surrender to those...
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the u.s. ambassador to the u.n. said that he was delusional. >> it was colonel gaddafi's first interview since this crisis started. he agreed to see bbc news and the sunday times. he said that the u.n.sanction resolutions against libyan were illegitima illegitimate. and asked if he would leave the country. [laughter] as if anyone would leave their home land, he said. >> mr. gaddafi, you have been known as the leader, and for years. and plenty of people in this country would say that the biggest obstacle of change for them and libya is you. >> he said that his presence actually instigated change for the people. >> in recent years you have had important western leaders like tony blair coming here. and now there are western leers leaders saying you should go. >> of course it's betrayal, they have no morals, besides if they want me to step down, what do i step down from? i am not a monarch or king. >> but you can step down even if you don't have a formal title. >> it's honor, he said, nothing to do with exercising power
the u.s. ambassador to the u.n. said that he was delusional. >> it was colonel gaddafi's first interview since this crisis started. he agreed to see bbc news and the sunday times. he said that the u.n.sanction resolutions against libyan were illegitima illegitimate. and asked if he would leave the country. [laughter] as if anyone would leave their home land, he said. >> mr. gaddafi, you have been known as the leader, and for years. and plenty of people in this country would say that...
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and the u.s. is saying it does not want to do it alone. most people believe it could do it but there is not the political will despite support in the u.s. for it to go for that. >> president obama spoke about a number of options on the table as did the british prime minister. what other options are they considering, given the fact that today we heard voices from the arab community calling for this no-fly zone? >> there are not that many other options that will really turn the screw on colnel gadhafi. we have heard so much opposition from key people like the u.s. defense secretary talking about loose talk over the idea of a no fly zone, not very keen to do it and plenty others within the military concerned about the possibility that if the u.s. gets involved than it would broaden out into a much bigger operation and the u.s. will be involved militaryy in the meevelt. there is a lot of reluctance, even though there are some voices, senator mccain called for that no fly zone but it is not clear if it will tip the balance to force the administ
and the u.s. is saying it does not want to do it alone. most people believe it could do it but there is not the political will despite support in the u.s. for it to go for that. >> president obama spoke about a number of options on the table as did the british prime minister. what other options are they considering, given the fact that today we heard voices from the arab community calling for this no-fly zone? >> there are not that many other options that will really turn the screw...
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she also went on to talk about the u.s. response to libya being akin to those of other international leaders, in the sense of a travel ban, sanctions, freezing of gaddafi assets, just short of a no-fly zone decision. "americans are actively and seriously considering a no-fly zone. there are questions being asked behind-the-scenes, like who would be responsible for patrolling the no sign -- the no-fly zone, and if there were a case of libyan warplanes, would they be shot down. those are the kind of questions americans are talking about, stopping short of saying openly they are planning military action. we know two american warships have been repositioned around libya in the mediterranean and in the red sea, but the americans say that may be used for humanitarian action. nothing is off the table, is the official line from washington. they are also saying it would be premature to speculate about military action at this stage. >> steve kingston speaking to me earlier. on libyas borders, there is chaos. the un estimates 100,000
she also went on to talk about the u.s. response to libya being akin to those of other international leaders, in the sense of a travel ban, sanctions, freezing of gaddafi assets, just short of a no-fly zone decision. "americans are actively and seriously considering a no-fly zone. there are questions being asked behind-the-scenes, like who would be responsible for patrolling the no sign -- the no-fly zone, and if there were a case of libyan warplanes, would they be shot down. those are the...
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the headlines -- the u.s. to carry council? action against colonel gaddafi with a resolution to -- the un council backs action against colonel gaddafi with a resolution. celebrations in been gaungazi ae news of the resolution reaches the rebels. desperate for aid, more than 300,000 people are still homeless and food is in short supply. >> the united nations security council has approved a resolution for the creation of a no-fly zone to protect the people of libya. the resolution calls for all necessary measures, but rules out the use of foreign ground troops. 10 countries voted in favor and none were against. there were five abstentions, including russia and china. >> when it came, there was no opposition to the plan that britain, france, and 11 on had presented. sit -- significantly, both russia and china were among the five countries to abstain. afterwards, britain made clear why its government felt it had to act. >> the world should not stand by and accept the dump the hospitality against his own people. this resolution. ton
the headlines -- the u.s. to carry council? action against colonel gaddafi with a resolution to -- the un council backs action against colonel gaddafi with a resolution. celebrations in been gaungazi ae news of the resolution reaches the rebels. desperate for aid, more than 300,000 people are still homeless and food is in short supply. >> the united nations security council has approved a resolution for the creation of a no-fly zone to protect the people of libya. the resolution calls for...
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the u.s. of planning a no-fly zone to steal libyan oil and some opposition groups are just as wary. >> this is not about the united states. it's not about western powers, european powers. it's about the people of the region and in this case the people of libya. >> obama's dilemma is that doing nothing runs a terrible risk. in reined the international community stood by -- rwanda the international community stood by as 800,000 were massacred and in bosnia a no-fly zone was not enough to prevent slaughter. in wap in the exclusive metro -- in wap in the scluche metro between the senators and congress, the world is keshed about what would -- is concerned about what would happen if americanot lead. >> against the popular movement of the people without recourse is serious question for all of us. >> if we stand by and let it happen, for sure, that will be a black mark on our record for a long time. >> but obama has given pause by the military reality, too. the u.s. military says stopping all flights
the u.s. of planning a no-fly zone to steal libyan oil and some opposition groups are just as wary. >> this is not about the united states. it's not about western powers, european powers. it's about the people of the region and in this case the people of libya. >> obama's dilemma is that doing nothing runs a terrible risk. in reined the international community stood by -- rwanda the international community stood by as 800,000 were massacred and in bosnia a no-fly zone was not enough...
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a u.s. district court judge ruled that voter-approved prop 8 banning same-sex marriages in california violates the constitution. supporters of the initiative have appealed. before that case can move forward the california supreme court must first decide whether initiative supporters have the right to appeal the legal standing to do so since state officials refused to step in. >> and there is more ahead coming up. an important health warning for anybody that likes cantaloupe. >> and a lawmaker's effort to put the brakes on rental car customers driving november recalled vehicle autos hollywood loses a legend in elizabeth taylor, aids charities lose a champion at the for front of the cause. the news continues in one minute. you can see >> closed captioning brought to you by mancini sleepworld. >>> del monty recalling nearly 60,000 can't lopz because of possible salmonella contamination. they were sold at warehouse clubs between march 10th and 21. salmonella can cause serious smrks times fatal i
a u.s. district court judge ruled that voter-approved prop 8 banning same-sex marriages in california violates the constitution. supporters of the initiative have appealed. before that case can move forward the california supreme court must first decide whether initiative supporters have the right to appeal the legal standing to do so since state officials refused to step in. >> and there is more ahead coming up. an important health warning for anybody that likes cantaloupe. >> and...
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the u.s. is making it clear it wants to step back now. the latest reports from the rebel-held town of misrata talk of snipers firing at the hospital and more casualties. this morning, the bbc was told no one was safe. >> this bomb -- yes, our medical repairs -- [unintelligible] we have had six days of artillery shelling. we cannot sustain more. please stop him. >> others say the coalition has attacked an air base south of misrata. it is clear that the situation in misrata is increasingly showing the ability of the coalition to affect events on the ground. >> the u.s. the navy dispatched warships in libya. amongst those leaving, the uss at norfolk and another ship that will relieve the amphibious units currently deployed. mark mardell reports. >> they are lined up, ready to leave for the mediterranean. they have gathered to say goodbye. they are embarking. on board the ship, they are surprised to be going. not necessarily about the mission, but they were expecting it. it is an assault ship. on board there are 900 marines, 26 aircraft, most
the u.s. is making it clear it wants to step back now. the latest reports from the rebel-held town of misrata talk of snipers firing at the hospital and more casualties. this morning, the bbc was told no one was safe. >> this bomb -- yes, our medical repairs -- [unintelligible] we have had six days of artillery shelling. we cannot sustain more. please stop him. >> others say the coalition has attacked an air base south of misrata. it is clear that the situation in misrata is...
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and food imports into the u.s. are being screened. earlier smoke poured from the number three reactor and work there later resumed. >>> focus on his one time personal assistant. he said bonds ordered him to research the effects of a steroid, the secret recording he made while talking to greg anderson, a personal trainer. it did not name bonds. the defense attacked hodgkins credibility. >>> legendary actress elizabeth taylor died. she was also a champion [ coach ] in albuquerque, citi pre-approved my mortgage. [ whistle blows ] all right, layups, guys. let's go. in sioux falls, i locked in a rate. coach, you get that house yet? working on it. [ coach ] the appraisal? ...springfield. wherever i was, my citi mortgage consultant had me covered. [ crowd cheering ] and 500 miles from home... [ cheering, cellphone beeps ] ...we finally had a new home. [ male announcer ] from pre-approval to closing, citi is with you every step of the way. what's your story? citi can help you write it. >>> britney spears is coming to san francisco this sunday
and food imports into the u.s. are being screened. earlier smoke poured from the number three reactor and work there later resumed. >>> focus on his one time personal assistant. he said bonds ordered him to research the effects of a steroid, the secret recording he made while talking to greg anderson, a personal trainer. it did not name bonds. the defense attacked hodgkins credibility. >>> legendary actress elizabeth taylor died. she was also a champion [ coach ] in...
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the u.s. mandate intervention in libya. the u.s. military said there is no indication that coalition air strikes resulted in any civilian casualties. wednesday night, sites again or targeted in the capital of tripoli. bobby gaddafi -- gaddafi's tanks in israel were hit. schelling's have resumed. >> a propaganda war is also being waged in libya. brandishing, a presenter on libyan state television pledged to give his last breath for libyan leader gaddafi. state television also broadcast images of gaddafi's supporters staging demonstrations and gaddafi himself making a brief public appearance for the first time in days. speaking from his compound, gaddafi pledged victo, denouncinghat he called the unjustified aggression of crusader nations. although the united nations- backed strike had forced his troops to retreat, battles are still waiting on the ground. rebels and regime forces are still fighting for control in eastern libya, where thehave been engaged in a standoff for days. the u.s. presiden
the u.s. mandate intervention in libya. the u.s. military said there is no indication that coalition air strikes resulted in any civilian casualties. wednesday night, sites again or targeted in the capital of tripoli. bobby gaddafi -- gaddafi's tanks in israel were hit. schelling's have resumed. >> a propaganda war is also being waged in libya. brandishing, a presenter on libyan state television pledged to give his last breath for libyan leader gaddafi. state television also broadcast...
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a top u.s. general says the coalition is getting to the mechanized forces as well as ammunition and supplies for government troops. reports say the attacks have forced government toonks roll back from a western city of misurata. >> japanese officials are telling parents not to let infants drink tap water because radioactive iodine is considered more than twice considered safe for babies. residents cleared store shelves of bottled water after the announcement. >> you don't want to mix formula with this water and you don't want nursing women to have this water. >> kristen: new evacuation of the fukushima daiichi planted after black smoke was seen billowing from reactor 3. "wall street journal" is reporting there is some reports of scattered looting in the areas hit by the tsunami including the kirnbeer factory. >> mike is ahead of the forecast. >> we're looking at rain. >> we're seen light showers including possibility of looking into and dry weather in the forecast. >> all right. thanks a lot. al
a top u.s. general says the coalition is getting to the mechanized forces as well as ammunition and supplies for government troops. reports say the attacks have forced government toonks roll back from a western city of misurata. >> japanese officials are telling parents not to let infants drink tap water because radioactive iodine is considered more than twice considered safe for babies. residents cleared store shelves of bottled water after the announcement. >> you don't want to...
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here looking at night vision from a u.s. carrier. fighter jets continue to take off. if the air strikes are giving rubble some breathing room, they didn't take tentative steps toward forming a government. in the meantime, hillary clinton had advice for khaddafi. >> gaddafi has a decision to make, and the people around him each have decisions to make. the quickest way and for him to end this is to actually serve the libyan people by leaving. >>catherine: khaddafi continues to make a speech as sounding defiant. one resident in the city said gaddafi's tanks did fleet after the overnight air strikes. israeli authorities are blaming palestinian militants for today's bombing at a crowded bus stop in jerusalem. a six year-old woman killed, dozens badly injured. this is the worst attack in years here. it is really forces are promising harsh retaliation. in recent days they have been trading attacks back and forth across the border. in a move designed to show that egypt is doing business, the stock market there reopen today. that celebration kind of short-lived. the market did
here looking at night vision from a u.s. carrier. fighter jets continue to take off. if the air strikes are giving rubble some breathing room, they didn't take tentative steps toward forming a government. in the meantime, hillary clinton had advice for khaddafi. >> gaddafi has a decision to make, and the people around him each have decisions to make. the quickest way and for him to end this is to actually serve the libyan people by leaving. >>catherine: khaddafi continues to make a...
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france, britain, in the u.s. have taken the lead so far, but nato has yet to agree whether the alliance should have a leading role in the mission. the meetings for talks have been scheduled for all of the key international players in london next week. ministers will be hoping to have resolved the issue of control by then. bbc news. >> earlier, i spoke to the former u.s. ambassador to the united nations under president bill clinton, and the arab league, the african union, and others that are not fully committed to air strikes, and president obama said the international community is fully behind the action in libya. >> first, you have to remember that the international community did pass this through the union, so there is that international credibility. as this goes on longer than people expect, this is the first time they have done this. it happened very quickly. it is a healthy debate going on. it is not clear it will remain an unanimous block to do it, but i think with the american leadership, you will see it l
france, britain, in the u.s. have taken the lead so far, but nato has yet to agree whether the alliance should have a leading role in the mission. the meetings for talks have been scheduled for all of the key international players in london next week. ministers will be hoping to have resolved the issue of control by then. bbc news. >> earlier, i spoke to the former u.s. ambassador to the united nations under president bill clinton, and the arab league, the african union, and others that...
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a top u.s. general says the coalition is getting to the mechanized forces as well as ammunition and supplies for government troops. reports say the attacks have forced government toonks roll back from a western city of misurata. >> japanese officials are telling parents not to let infants drink tap water because radioactive iodine is considered more than twice considered safe for babies. residents cleared store shelves of bottled water after the announcement. >> you don't want to mix formula with this water and you don't want nursing women to have this water. >> kristen: new evacuation of the fukushima daiichi planted after black smoke was seen billowing from reactor 3. "wall street journal" is reporting there is some reports of scattered looting in the areas hit by the tsunami including the kirnbeer factory. >> mike is ahead of the forecast. >> we're looking at rain. >> we're seen light showers including possibility of looking into and dry weather in the forecast. >> all right. thanks a lot. al
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a senior u.s. defense official said u.s. war planes are responsible for more than 90% of coalition bombing runs overnight. secretary of state hillary clinton says the quickest way for the libyan leader moammar gadhafi to end this is to step down. >>> california voters seem to prefer senator diane finestein over barbara boxer. exclusive new field poll finds 48% approve of senator finestein's job performance compared with 42% for senator boxer. 40% also disapprove of senator boxer's work in washington. >>> california's cup runeth over. >>> after years of drought the reservoirs are full. perhaps too full. i'm consumer editor with the state of reservoirs stil ahead. >>> why people are being kicked out at a rate of 20,000 every day. >>> students, teachers and parents rallied in san francisco today against budget cuts. the group marched from the san francisco community school to the excel center post office where they delivered letters to elected officials demanding full funding for public education. monroe elementary school and d
a senior u.s. defense official said u.s. war planes are responsible for more than 90% of coalition bombing runs overnight. secretary of state hillary clinton says the quickest way for the libyan leader moammar gadhafi to end this is to step down. >>> california voters seem to prefer senator diane finestein over barbara boxer. exclusive new field poll finds 48% approve of senator finestein's job performance compared with 42% for senator boxer. 40% also disapprove of senator boxer's work...
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we are a week into the u.s.-led military intervention in libya and there are concern that is fight is dissolving into a stalemate. u.s. pilots are flying 45% of the missions, almost half of what it was a few days ago. libyan leader moammar gadhafi's forces are taking heavy hits from the air but on the ground, rebel forces are losing territory. president barack obama pulled out a land invasion to -- has ruled to out a land invasion to oust gadhafi, but house speaker john boehner sent a letter to the president today demanding an outline of the u.s. goals in libya. >>> radiation leaking from japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant is now in tokyo's tap water, prompting long lines for water and certain foods. the water is safe for adult bus the government says radiation levels are higher than recommended for infants. the u.s. is still searching for a few americans that remain unaccounted for in northern japan. the state department says one u.s. citizen is confirmed dead. >>> well, she was a hollywood icon with a
we are a week into the u.s.-led military intervention in libya and there are concern that is fight is dissolving into a stalemate. u.s. pilots are flying 45% of the missions, almost half of what it was a few days ago. libyan leader moammar gadhafi's forces are taking heavy hits from the air but on the ground, rebel forces are losing territory. president barack obama pulled out a land invasion to -- has ruled to out a land invasion to oust gadhafi, but house speaker john boehner sent a letter to...
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they are opposed to a third u.s. more in a muslim country. the protest involved about 40 people and was outside the federal building. >>> robert gates said today the air assaults have essentially destroyed moammar gadhafi's force. they say the forces are pulling back from two key western cities. in the meantime three bay area house democrats have asked president obama to end the u.s. bombardment. california senator barbara boxer and sarah sisco today defended the president against criticism that he took action without congressional debate. >> this is not america versus libya. this is the world. this is an extraordinary achievement by a president and secretary of state to get the whole world to come together. my view is that he did the right thing. >> house republicans are calling on the president to clarify the u.s. mission in libya. analysts say the five-day attack has cost between 4-$5 million. >>> a poll finds that voters opinions of senator boxer grew more negative and tonight remain mixed breed 42% say they approve of the job senator box
they are opposed to a third u.s. more in a muslim country. the protest involved about 40 people and was outside the federal building. >>> robert gates said today the air assaults have essentially destroyed moammar gadhafi's force. they say the forces are pulling back from two key western cities. in the meantime three bay area house democrats have asked president obama to end the u.s. bombardment. california senator barbara boxer and sarah sisco today defended the president against...
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the u.s. court of appeals for the 9th circuit issued a short brief today, saying while the legal fight over prop 8 continues, there will be no same-sex marriages. proposition 8 provides that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in california. and it will stay if effect during all of the legal appeals. >>> residents in miss raw ta say -- misrata against moammar gadhafi's compound are having effects. in benghazi rebels have formed a party. robert gates says nato forces could take control of the no- fly zone as soon as saturday. >>> now, to the latest in japan. japanese officials have issued the first warning about tap watter in tokyo. parents in tokyo are being ops told not to give their babies tap water because there's two times the recommended limit of iodine. that layses the -- that raises the risk of thyroid cancer. >>> also in japan they've been able to restore power at one of the damaged reactors at a nuclear power plant. the utility company says it plans to test-
the u.s. court of appeals for the 9th circuit issued a short brief today, saying while the legal fight over prop 8 continues, there will be no same-sex marriages. proposition 8 provides that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in california. and it will stay if effect during all of the legal appeals. >>> residents in miss raw ta say -- misrata against moammar gadhafi's compound are having effects. in benghazi rebels have formed a party. robert gates says nato...
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>>mark: that u.s. price tag is topic hundreds of millions of dollars. as of yesterday they fired at least 162 c launched tomahawk missiles. they cost one-one at the half million dollars apiece. they have a fine time of 25 hours round-trip. the operating hours cost from $1 million. 210 grand. i want it out of tokyi went for it thef the drinking water in tokyo. -- awardin warning. >> breaking news to tell you about. we are getting reports that elisabeth taylor has died at age 79. she entered the cedar sinai hospital for heart failure and the popular actress has died at 79. >> isabel: the rain is coming down. everything is saturated. when you are going to get off unique to be very careful because there is a lot of standing water there. at the worst it will start early as you go by without bags bright. -- will startle you as its praise. sprays. >>mark: we are seeing things beginning to lighten up just a bit. the heaviest rain is to the south and east bay at the moment. that does get a closer look. we have been following the cell that is giving i-eight probl
>>mark: that u.s. price tag is topic hundreds of millions of dollars. as of yesterday they fired at least 162 c launched tomahawk missiles. they cost one-one at the half million dollars apiece. they have a fine time of 25 hours round-trip. the operating hours cost from $1 million. 210 grand. i want it out of tokyi went for it thef the drinking water in tokyo. -- awardin warning. >> breaking news to tell you about. we are getting reports that elisabeth taylor has died at age 79. she...
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both the catholic church and the u.s. congress condemned them for living in sin. but she and burton obtained divorces and their marriage was later called the romance of the century. they were married for ten headline-grabbing years and starred in 11 films together. their lovers quarrels on screen and off were legendary. >> i will marry you. >> i'd rather die. >> reporter: still, burton showered his wife with spectacular jewels, including the famous 33 carat diamond. she showed me her jewelry in 2002. >> he said, i want to get you that ring. would you like to try? >> reporter: i would love to try. well, thanks, a lot, elizabeth, the interview is over. let's go home. >> reporter: but no amount of jewelry would keep the marriage stable. the two divorced, only to marry again, but that didn't last, either. >> it was almost like everything was too much. we loved each other almost too much. it sounds silly. >> reporter: no, it doesn't. >> but it was so intense that it was almost abnormal. >> reporter: was he the love of your life? >> mike and richard were the loves of my
both the catholic church and the u.s. congress condemned them for living in sin. but she and burton obtained divorces and their marriage was later called the romance of the century. they were married for ten headline-grabbing years and starred in 11 films together. their lovers quarrels on screen and off were legendary. >> i will marry you. >> i'd rather die. >> reporter: still, burton showered his wife with spectacular jewels, including the famous 33 carat diamond. she showed...
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and diane, a u.s. official tells abc news that people around gadhafi are concerned about the direction of events and they are looking for a way out. the question, diane, is whether they're doing that for themselves or for gadhafi, made all the more puzzling because gadhafi's state of mind is so difficult to discern. diane? >> could be fast-moving events this weekend. thank you, jake tapper, at the white house. >>> and still ahead right here on "world news," did an air traffic controller fall asleep on the job at one of the nation's busiest airports? >>> and, take a look at these five words. can you memorize them? because we're about to show you how to become a memory superstar. >>> and, elizabeth taylor. the story behind what was considered the perfect kiss. [ sneezes ] allergies? you think i have allergies? you're sneezing. i'm allergic to you. doubtful, you love me. hey, you can't take allegra with fruit juice. what? yeah, it's on the label. really? here, there's nothing about juice on the zyrtec® l
and diane, a u.s. official tells abc news that people around gadhafi are concerned about the direction of events and they are looking for a way out. the question, diane, is whether they're doing that for themselves or for gadhafi, made all the more puzzling because gadhafi's state of mind is so difficult to discern. diane? >> could be fast-moving events this weekend. thank you, jake tapper, at the white house. >>> and still ahead right here on "world news," did an air...
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mean the u.s. is now not acting alone. the nato secretary-general has now announced they will be taking over the operational phase. they've made the political decision as nato says, they'll spend the weekend working oumt the details, these more than 20 western nations, plus a couple of arab countries also that have signed on to enforce the no-fly zone over libya, and nato secretary-general was very clear about that, they will be enforcing the no-fly zone and the arms embargo and nothing else. he says they should be ready to take this over in about two or three days. secretary of state hillary clinton making the announcement here for the u.s., saying we can now begin to reduce our participation in this operation. the u.s. has flown about 70% of those missions so far, that should begin to go down. in fact, she says there are already fewer american planes in the air over libya. lynn? >> tracie, thanks so much. >>> now to japan, where the government says an apparent leak has been detected at the crippl
mean the u.s. is now not acting alone. the nato secretary-general has now announced they will be taking over the operational phase. they've made the political decision as nato says, they'll spend the weekend working oumt the details, these more than 20 western nations, plus a couple of arab countries also that have signed on to enforce the no-fly zone over libya, and nato secretary-general was very clear about that, they will be enforcing the no-fly zone and the arms embargo and nothing else....
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nato does take over the no-fly zone, but the u.s. remains firmly in charge of the brunt of the combat there. american warplanes will continue to fly strike missions over libya, for now. >> this operation has already saved many lives. but the danger is far from over. >> reporter: thursday, nato agreed to take over partial command from the u.s. the 28-nation alliance could begin enforcing the no-fly zone as early as this weekend. but american forces would still be involved in everything from surveillance to bombing specific targets. >> we will continue to apply the pressure we can to compel them to stop killing their own people. >> reporter: coalition jets pounded the country for a sixth straight day thursday, hitting a military base, and a libyan plane that violated the no-fly zone. still, government forces continued their assault on rebels in the western city of misrata. hospitals there were inundated with victims. while natos aagreed to only a partial takeover, that could soon change. officials are expected to meet sunday to decide
nato does take over the no-fly zone, but the u.s. remains firmly in charge of the brunt of the combat there. american warplanes will continue to fly strike missions over libya, for now. >> this operation has already saved many lives. but the danger is far from over. >> reporter: thursday, nato agreed to take over partial command from the u.s. the 28-nation alliance could begin enforcing the no-fly zone as early as this weekend. but american forces would still be involved in...